Another summer is winding down...

It's almost back-to-school time here! Next Wednesday I'll have a first-grader and two fourth-graders. How time flies.

I am extending my bowmaking hiatus until mid-September, at least. We have some big changes coming in our lives starting next week that will have things a little mixed up in our household for some months. I want to be sure to have all of my current chaos in order before I reopen.

I'll still be listing ready to ship items on Etsy from time to time, though. I've had requests for Halloween and Christmas bows so I'll post on Facebook when I have something to offer. Be sure to become a fan over there to get the latest news.

Enjoy the beginnings of fall...the season is definitely a changing one for my family for sure- all good things.

Pinwheels...

I love pinwheels in the summer- I remember getting the foil ones when I was young. I made fabric pinwheels last year, and decided to try them with wool felt- they came out so pretty! They are listed in a rainbow of colors on Etsy.

My favorite? It's almost a toss-up between the red/pink and the lime green. But the green wins!

Heat Wave

The news reports that this day has been the hottest in eight years! I'm not sure what the recorded temp will be for our town, but it was in the high 90's with a heat index of 105 degrees...completely UNCOMFORTABLE! We stayed inside and relaxed all day, needless to say.

These basic clips are perfect for hot days, and they are great for any age. I tuck some into the back of my own hair sometimes when I wear it up- it holds up the loose ends. They are very cute for infants on up.

Early Bird

I was up with the birds this morning. 5:00 is a wee bit early for me. I really do love the sound of birds chirping back and forth, but not that early in the morning. So with a cup of coffee in hand and a very quiet house (no complaints there!) I decided to make something new. Here is what came about. I love this...love, love, love it. Brown and turquoise always look so pretty together, and with a touch of cream it will be so pretty in the fall. I've put it on Etsy, and will customize it to be attached to the brown stretchy headband, or a regular brown headband, or even a french barrette.

I felt like it...

Some days I can't get enough of my ribbon. Other days it's my fabric. Today I felt like...well, felt. The flowers are attached to soft and stretchy headbands. So comfortable! I've listed these (and several more styles) in my Etsy shop.

Thomas goes to school!

I love this Thomas outfit by Danielle of 2the9s*boutique! Thomas is all ready to go back to school! The bows are made with bright primary colors- they are a great match for the Thomas outfit, or mix and match them with her other back-to-school outfits. The little Thomas clip is the perfect finishing touch!

Be a Good Apple!

Here's another bow set for DillyDally's Back-to-School Blues launch. Denim ribbon with gingham, dots, flowers, and an apple clip. Click on the photo to see them, and be sure to go see the Good Apple set by LaNae of Tattered Tulips!